I prefer a 10-12 foot rod, but the 9 foot will work. The big thing to remember is to avoid drag. This can be done by mending or by keeping the line off the water. It's easier to keep the line off the water if you have a longer rod.

http://www.amatobooks.com/Merchant2/merc...hing_Techniques
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